Overview
- U.S. District Judge Jamel Semper directed the government to have DHS remove nine social media posts he deemed prejudicial and ordered additional video turned over to the defense.
- Semper took Rep. LaMonica McIver’s motion to dismiss under advisement after hearing arguments on her claim that her conduct was protected legislative oversight.
- McIver faces three counts tied to a May 9 encounter at Newark’s Delaney Hall detention facility and could receive up to 17 years in prison if convicted.
- Prosecutors say surveillance and body‑worn camera footage will be central at the November 10 trial, while a DHS clip shows jostling with officers that the judge noted is disputed in intent.
- The case was brought by Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, whose appointment is being challenged on appeal, and the dropped trespass charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka remains a key backdrop.